Splendors of the North East India

Splendors of the North East India

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Splendors of the North East India

11 Days Starting and ending in Bagdogra

Visiting: Bagdogra, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Pelling, Gangtok, Namchi, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Tsongmo Lake

Tour operator:

Panda Experiences

Tour code:

11SOTNEI

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

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NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Uncover the most magnificent and famous tourist destinations in North East India. Your trip starting from Bagdogra. Continue with the visit of landscape and spectacular views of Darjeeling, historical Buddist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok, Later proceed for visit to the Lachung close to the Tibetan border, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, Yumthang Valley and Tsomgo Lake.

Highlights

  • Darjeeling home of the top cuppa, tea plantations, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colorful markets.

  • Guided tour to the Kalimpong, Pelling, and Namchi.

  • Capital of Sikkim, Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok.

  • Enjoy the sightseeing of Tsomgo lake, Yumthang Valley, Lachung and historic Baba Mandir.

Places You'll See

Darjeeling

Gangtok

Kalimpong

Darjeeling

Gangtok

Kalimpong

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Bagdogra - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Bagdogra

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Bagdogra airport, our representative will meet you and later drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Darjeeling

Location: Darjeeling

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today early morning visit to Tiger Hills (8364 ft / 2550 Mts at around 04 Am) to view fetching sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) later drive back to hotel en-route visit to Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Darjeeling, visit Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan refugee self help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong (49 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Kalimpong

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival at Kalimpong check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Kalimpong, visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hill. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Kalimpong - Pelling (92 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Pelling

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pelling, en-route visit to Jorethang. Upon arrival at Pelling check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Pelling

Location: Pelling

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Pelling, visit Pemayangtse, Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery - designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim, & Darap Village. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (127 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Gangtok, Namchi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok, en-route visit to Namchi, visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Gangtok - Lachung (103 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Lachung

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Lachung, en-route enjoy wonderful locations like Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Longstok, Naga Waterfalls, the confluence of Lachen chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Upon arrival at Lachung, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Lachung (25 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Yumthang Valley, Lachung

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. The valley is covered with snow during January to March & with rhododendrons during April & May. Later drive back to Lachung for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Lachung - Gangtok (103 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Gangtok

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir - Gangtok (32 Kms / One Way)

Location: Tsongmo Lake, Gangtok

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (In case of land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing) at the height of 12400 ft / 3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Gangtok - Bagdogra (126 Kms / 4:30 Hrs) And Departure

Location: Bagdogra

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for your home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    10 Breakfast at Hotel

  • 10 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

    3 Star Accommodation.

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences

  • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • English speaking guide at Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Pelling, Lachung and Gangtok

    Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

  • Enjoy a Toy train ride at Darjeeling

  • Enjoy a day trip to Tsomgo Lake

  • One mineral water bottle per person per day

What's Not Included

  • Visas fee (if applicable)

  • Monument entry fees

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Check out our Q&As

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveler.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Healthy

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveler.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    10

  • Do I need a visa to travel to India?

    Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008

Reviews of this operator

Serena  

Excellent Guides

06-Sep-2022

The tour was great. Maybe we went to too many places for shopping. All tour guides were excellent.

David  

Recommended to India Tour

24-Mar-2022

I have been recommended to this tour of India with friends from Australia and we are happy to see all places which are mentioned on programmed.

Bryson  

Beautiful Kerala with Panda Experiences

09-Feb-2023

Kerala is Beautiful and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Panda Experiences and will be booking another trip with them in future.

Max  

Lifetime trip

12-Jan-2022

This was the trip of a lifetime, and our guide made it even more special! He has incredibly knowledgeable of the history of all the sites we went to and is extremely personable, we had an absolute blast with him!

Thomas  

100% Recommend

17-Feb-2022

100% Recommend this tour to anyone who is thinking of doing it. My partner and I had a fantastic time in Nepal by Panda Experiences.

Fabio  

Everything was perfect

11-Aug-2022

It was an excellent experience with Panda Experiences! A really nice and fun guide with a lot of knowledge! Everything was on time!

Jacopo  

Well organized trip

02-Oct-2022

The tour was smooth and well organized. My guide and driver were very friendly and did what they could to tailor the experience to me.

Nancy  

Panda Experiences was amazing

12-Apr-2022

Our experience with Panda Experiences was amazing. Many great memories made. Highly recommend this company.

Sofia  

India tour

26-Feb-2022

We arrived two days before our India tour so that we can be ready by mind and body as well we are happy to do this tour.

Matthew  

Amazing India Tour

17-Mar-2022

We had a good and professional local guides in each and we visited Taj Mahal at sunset and loved all the photographs.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Panda Experiences allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 80 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Panda Experiences requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of panda experiences charges.

    Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 79 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.